Rental Property Investor · Rockford, MI · Member since 2014 · 7 posts · 4 votes
Currently a VP of Sales, I have seen the writing on the wall. Dodged two layoffs...ready to take charge. We own 1 duplex, and would like to increase our holdings. I am researching Flips and Wholesaling which led me here. Devouring the info. Books, podcasts, forums, ebooks. Awesome! Thank you all!
Considering career change to become a real estate agent as well. Recommended? Would like to meet with other area investors.
Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
12y
Hello Mark. You came to the right place! I'm a buy/fix and hold investor in the Bay in CA. But you'll find a variety of all strategies here on the website. A few tips on the website and on meeting some fellow investors:
Search for local meetups here or google a local REI club to network with other investors. On the site, the "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do the forums. You can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name when it pops up at the bottom of the message box. You can click on the 'vote' button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are 'awards' to earn on your profile. Good luck on everything!
Investor · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2012 · 224 posts · 40 votes
12y
Hi Mark!
Welcome to BP! I think you're in the right place. Also if you're interested we have an REI club in the west michigan area. just search for it on google.
Rental Property Investor · Rockford, MI · Member since 2014 · 7 posts · 4 votes
12y
Thanks for the quick welcome Michael and Paul.
Michael, I remember hearing about the REI group, I'll definitely look it up. The RPOA was very helpful when we bought our first rental 10 years ago. Great website, btw.
Paul, looks like we're neighbors, I'd be glad to get coffee sometime.
Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
12y
Hello Mark. You came to the right place! I'm a buy/fix and hold investor in the Bay in CA. But you'll find a variety of all strategies here on the website. A few tips on the website and on meeting some fellow investors:
Search for local meetups here or google a local REI club to network with other investors. On the site, the "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do the forums. You can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name when it pops up at the bottom of the message box. You can click on the 'vote' button if you like someone's post or is helpful, and there are 'awards' to earn on your profile. Good luck on everything!
Specialist · Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, MI · Member since 2013 · 391 posts · 116 votes
12y
Hi @Mark Jones ! This is a great resource, and I would recommend reaching out to people and sending private messages, etc. to get conversations going. I have been helped and helped others A LOT through this site, and it seems like you've already got some experience.
Real Estate Investor · Kalamazoo, MI · Member since 2010 · 681 posts · 241 votes
11y
Congratulations on getting your license. If you run into any short sales and want some help, let me know. I'm a licensed agent in Kalamazoo, and specialize in short sales throughout the country.
Rental Property Investor · West Michigan · Member since 2013 · 130 posts · 25 votes
11y
Welcome to BP, Mark! From an investor just south of you in Kalamazoo- best wishes and make sure you get your questions out in front of the Michigan investors here on BP!